Bronco Bulletin
BJH School Newsletter, Volume 8, Issue 3 August 19, 2022
THIS WEEK AT BJH
BEDFORD JUNIOR HIGH RECIEVES A RATING!
For details, please visit TEA School Ratings by clicking the image below.
Bedford Junior is proud to serve the students, parents, and community members by providing a high quality school that everyone can be proud of. Without the support of and hard work these results would not be obtained. We are also extremely proud to be a part of HEB ISD who also received an A rating from TEA.
BJH OPEN HOUSE WILL BE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2022
Program will begin at 6:00 pm in the Main Gym with a brief presentation and overview. Then you will be dismissed to freely move about the campus for a meet and greet with your student's teachers. You will need to know your students schedule, but we will have maps and helpers in the hallways.
We hope to see you there.

7TH GRADE SOCIAL!!

AUGUST 26 FROM 6:00 TO 8:00
Admission is at least one canned food item. Items will be applied to the annual Black vs Blue food drive. Students need to be in dress code and bring their student ID. No hats, backpacks, costumes, or students from other schools will be allowed in.
We do need your help to make the event a success. Please consider donating drinks or snacks for the dance. Most needed items:
- Cups
- Soft drinks
- Water
- Napkins
- Small Plates
- Individually Wrapped Snacks
- Chips
- Pretzels
- Little Debbie's, or Cookie Trays, etc.
You can drop off items in the front office starting on Monday. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
SPANISH STUDENTS USE GAMES TO REVIEW
POSITIVE REFERRALS
JILL SPARKS
Jill was instrumental in getting a student back to where they were supposed to be. She is attentive, calm, helpful, and a needed addition to our supportive peer team. Thank you, Jill!
YEARBOOK AND SCHOOL PICTURES
FALL SCHOOL PICTURES FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9
NEW THIS YEAR: THERE ARE NO PAPER ORDER FORMS - ALL ORDERING WILL BE DONE ONLINE
Retakes are on Thursday, September 29 during lunches. Remember these photos are used for the yearbook and IDs. The only opportunity for retakes are on September 29.
YEARBOOK ORDER INFORMATION
UPCOMING EVENTS
MARCO'S PIZZA IS HOSTING A FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE BJH PTA!

PARIS TRIP AVAILABLE TO BJH STUDENTS.
ATHLETICS ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT 7TH AND 8TH GRADE SOFTBALL PLAYERS IN HEBISD
LD Bell will form a JH Softball team to compete against neighboring districts this Fall.
Informational parent meeting will be Monday, August 22, 7:00 PM at LD Bell Softball Field.

ATHLETICS THIS WEEK
GIRLS ATHLETICS
8TH AND 9TH VOLLEYBALL TEAMS HAVE BEEN HARD AT WORK THIS WEEK!
Freshman are off to a good start and next match is against Keller HS on Tuesday at LD Bell.
8th grade will have their first match on September 7.

BOYS ATHLETICS
7TH GRADE BOYS FOOTBALL
9TH GRADE FOOTBALL
The Freshman football team scrimmaged Keller Timbercreek on Thursday. The Broncos looked good in the controlled scrimmage. We look forward to another great year on the gridiron.
BJH SCHOOL INFORMATION
Click here to see the BJH Monthly Calendar
BJH SCHOOL HOURS
- Tutorials begin 7:45 am
- Doors open for all students 8:00 am
- School Begins at 8:20 am
- School Ends at 3:35 pm
- Tutorials available every day before and after school
BJH DROP OFF/PICK UP INFORMATION
Front Circle Drive: Two lanes of traffic for loading and unloading, parking is only allowed in the outside lane closest to Carolyn Dr. Please watch for students in crosswalk.
West Parking Lot: Lane closest to the school is reserved for buses. Please pull down the middle lane to drop your student off by the gym.

BJH BUS ROUTE INFORMATION
Parents, you can save time by checking bus route information online:
To check whether your home address is eligible for bus transportation, please visit our bus routes online webpage using the button above.
CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES
School Breakfast and Lunch
National Breakfast & Lunch Update
• The USDA waiver for FREE meals expired June 30th, 2022
• All students must have an application on file by September 21, 2022 or be Directly Certified by the state to receive meal benefits (free or reduced price meals). As of September 22, 2022, students without an application on file will be charged full price for their meals.
You can apply for meal benefits here: www.schoollunchapp.com
• Our charge policy allows students to charge meals for two (2) weeks before they are provided an Alternate Meal. Lunch consist of Cold Cheese Sandwich and Unflavored Milk and Toast and
Unflavored Milk for Breakfast.
You can also deposit money into a prepaid account so your student can just scan their id and it will debit their account. Accounts roll over from year to year, or you can create a new one here: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home
CUSTOMER SERVICE
HOW ARE WE DOING?
Has someone on the campus of Bedford JH provided you or your student a GREAT CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE? We want to hear about it and recognize them for helping make Bedford Best!
All teachers and staff! (Administrators, Counselors, Teachers, Office Staff, Librarian, Aides and many more...) Just fill out the form and let us know!
HELPFUL WEBSITES
Boys Atletics- https://sites.google.com/hebisd.edu/bjh-athletics
Girls Athletics- https://sites.google.com/hebisd.edu/bjhgirls-athletics